And yes, he could get charged for this for the reasons I gave. If you know your shit like you seem to, then you know they can hammer anyone with the UCMJ for just about any reason they need. In this case, they COULD pursue it on the grounds that it is blatant disregard for combat situation. Wearing Pink undergarments unncessarily puts the soldier and those around him at risk because its visual stimulii is extraneous and hence salient in the environment they are in. (if this soldier was wearing Pink Boxers while at a gay pride parade, then he'd be "Tactical")

But hey, don't believe me and try to take some flourescent green and pink scivvie shirts with you the next time you're on a Marine Recon mission. I'm sure those boys will just love how you put their lives in jeoprody! Prolly even give you a few "love hugs" just for it

PS: Why does everyone always assume the arguments I spout are my own?!? SO AGGRAVATING!!!!

The only negative issue at hand is that he wasn't dawned in proper uniform, geared for combat, i.e. boots, trousers and blouse. The color of his boxers is completely irrelevent and only humorous, hence the media taking a jab at the incident. The undershirt that he's wearing would be unauthorized as well yet unmentionable (I see that kind of stuff fly all the time out here). There's no argument on the underoos because the underoos aren't meant to be exposed.

That's true, it's taboo to even talk about underoos in the military.... it might be sheleved for that reason alone

But honestly, how does that reflect on the appearance of your command? Your soldiers are known for sporting Pink undergarments while trying to fight the Taliban? CMonnnnnnn.... you know there are people sweating over this right now :P

That's true, it's taboo to even talk about underoos in the military.... it might be sheleved for that reason alone

But honestly, how does that reflect on the appearance of your command? Your soldiers are known for sporting Pink undergarments while trying to fight the Taliban? CMonnnnnnn.... you know there are people sweating over this right now :P

Do I sense you harvest bitter sentiment towards the military? :p

No body cares what he's wearing underneath his clothes but now yes, people will be sweating because he wasn't wearing clothes. There's always a SNCO or officer sweating somewhere.

Far from it. In the film, the entire British military expedition in the region is compromised when the natives obtain a photograph of 3 Foot & Mouth with something under their kilts. I see parallels in this story.